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CHICAGO, IL | The second annual Greener Package Awards competition welcomed nearly 100 entries. This increase in participation underscores the continued fast pace of innovation in sustainable packaging. This year's winners also are said to clearly demonstrate how sustainability provides a positive economic payback–in any economy, according to Packaging World organizers.

2010 Greener Package Award recipients include:

Ball Horticultural Co. | SoilWrap bio-based plant container

BWAY Corp. | 5-gallon Eco-Pail

Cryopak, a TCP company | TimeSaver72 insulated shipper

GlaxoSmithKline | Aquafresh White & Shine toothpaste carton

Household Essentials, LLC | Ironing Board Cover & Pad

Kentucky Fried Chicken | reusable polypropylene sides container

The Coca-Cola Co. | 30% plant-based PlantBottled

Vanguard Packaging & Display | subterranean manufacturing facility

In addition, the 2010 Innovator of the Year was awarded to Vanguard Packaging & Display.